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From the Shelter
T h e P e t G a z e t t e
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter • 84 Snowfield Rd, Negaunee MI • 906-475-6661 • www.upaws.org
Winter 2015
“Animal Shelter” - these words probably invoke in you a vision, a feeling, a memory. The thought
may make you feel sad or helpless. You’re not alone. I admit that years ago these words would
invoke the same memories and feelings in me. However, I wanted to take the time now to give
you a new memory, a new vision and a new reaction to these words. Because now, after eight
years working at UPAWS and living in the Upper Peninsula, the word ‘shelter’ means so much
more to me, and I hope it will for you. Now when I hear animal shelter, I think of hope, joy, love
and kindness.
Why? I feel love when I remember the kitty cat that was
reunited with her family after being lost for three months
and saw the relief and smiles on their faces. I think of
the dog that came to us scared and unsure, who finds
his perfect match with a new family. I picture the 1100
animals that came to UPAWS for help this year and
found it. I feel joy when I remember girl-scout troops and
volunteers giggling over kitten antics during a visit. I feel
hope when a community member makes a donation to
provide for a dog’s knee surgery. I see kindness when a
caring person decides to adopt two cats instead of one.
My heart is warmed to know of the relationships we have
developed with other animals shelters and the community
because I know we are a wonderful team making the
Upper Peninsula a No-Kill community and safe haven for
all companion animals.
These are things I think of when I hear ‘animal shelter’.
These are the memories that warm my heart and bring a
smile to my face. These are the reasons why I donate my
money, volunteer my time and work for
UPAWS. These are the reasons I am writing
this today. Because I hope your new reac-
tion to the thought of an animal shelter will
be of hope, love and kindness. Instead of
tears of sadness, you’ll have tears of joy.
Because your animal shelter, UPAWS, is all
of those things and more.
I hope you will support your local No-Kill
Animal Shelter by volunteering, donating
and adopting. And I hope you will always
remember that you are supporting love.
Thank you!
~ Lareina Van Strien, UPAWS Manager
Joyful adoptions! Happy dog going
home with her new happy Mom!
Young volunteer feels the joy of
giving back.
Fostering feels good in so many ways.
UPAWS staff and dogs have fun exercising and playing.
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From the President
Board of Directors
Reva Laituri—President
Michelle Dillinger Vice President
Kathi Fosburg Treasurer
Lynn Andronis Secretary
Joan Mulder
Amber Wetton
Shelter Manager
Lareina VanStrien
Volunteer and Community Outreach Coordinator
Ann Brownell
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When we think about the holidays, at the top or near
the top of most our lists is spending time with family.
For most of our pet-loving community, family includes
our pets. We buy them gifts, dress them up in elf cos-
tumes and reindeer antlers, give them special treats
and include them in family photos. They crash with us
on the sofa after a big meal and snooze while we go
nuts over football games. We can’t imagine excluding
them from our traditions and festivities. And our pets?
While to them some activities may seem like human
nonsense and barely tolerated, others they seem to
enjoy every bit as much as we do. But beyond the activi-
ty itself, what I think our pets really enjoy is simply being
with family and feeling safe, secure, and loved. It all
boils down to being part of a family.
Our pets know where their people are, they have familiar routines, they learn our rules, and can
sleep soundly in comfortable and familiar surroundings every night. They are the lucky ones.
Sadly, not every pet is so fortunate. Those in shelters are often confused. They have been uproot-
ed from what they thought would be their forever home. They are in a world of new routines,
strange noises and smells, and a constant stream of different people. These pets don’t know if
they will ever see their families again. Sometimes they have not only lost their homes and people
but also other pets they lived with – some for their whole lifetime.
If I could have one wish for the holidays, it would be to see an empty shelter; to know that every
one of our animals was receiving the same care and love as my own. They would be getting hugs,
pets, kisses, an extra treat, long walks, playtime and toys, car rides, and all those things that
make them happy. While my wish may be out of reach (although there are other shelters that do
accomplish it), I do hope you will think of the homeless pets at the shelter this season. Maybe
bring them an extra treat or stop by and give them an extra walk or playtime. Or better yet, if you
can, think about making one a permanent part of your home. Adopting a pet is not only a gift for
the animal, but it is also a gift you give yourself, and one that just keeps giving.
~ Reva Laituri, Board President
Reva with her dog Thunder
DONATING TO UPAWS JUST GOT EASIER! VISIT WWW.UPAWS.ORG AND CLICK DONATE. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!
Happy Holidays! ~ Thank You from UPAWS & the Shelter Pets
The UPAWS staff, Board of Directors,
volunteers, and especially the animals, wish to
thank all of you who have supported,
volunteered and adopted from us this past
year. By reaching out and touching the lives of
the animals, you have given them the
priceless gift of a second chance.
There is still time to make a difference!
Please make your 2015 Tax-Deductible Gift to UPAWS today! Your donation can help do so much
for all our shelter pets in need, today and the upcoming year!
Thank you, we are so grateful for such a caring community.
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VOLUNTEERS HELP IN MANY WAYS! LEARN HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED AT WWW.UPAWS.ORG
The Unbreakable Bond between a Child and Their Pet
Every morning in elementary school I would watch cartoons side-by-side with my best
companion, Clowdy. I'd stroke his grey fluff, look into his glowing green eyes and in great
detail whisper in his ear all my recent dreams. I could always count on Clowdy to peacefully
purr in my lap and listen to my every word. Clowdy taught me how to be gentle and love
something more than myself.
Currently, I am a nursing major at Northern Michigan
University. To be a nurse, I must be kind,
trustworthy, passionate, and sympathetic. Growing
up with Clowdy, I feel he helped contribute to my
sensitivity and kind-heartedness to others. Every day
I looked forward to getting out of school to run
around the house and play hide and seek with
Clowdy. No matter what I always let him win, even if
I knew where he was. After every seek, Clowdy
would push his damp nose against my forehead,
leaving a little tickle from his whiskers.
Kids love animals and animals love kids. Clowdy
offered me a special kind of companionship nobody
else could offer me. Pets, like siblings, are life-long
friends to children. I always felt Clowdy looked up to
me, almost as if I were his one and only hero.
Clowdy may have been teaching me how to love and
show compassion, but I was giving Clowdy the same
thing in return without even realizing it, love.
Families with children can only benefit from adding a furry friend to their home like mine did.
Not only will the child benefit but so will the furry friend added to the family. Animals just like
humans need guidance and love too. One study showed that family households with pets
led to higher self–esteem in young children and greater cognitive development. Experts
believe animals have the ability to decrease stress because they offer love and affection
unconditionally.
Families today are on the go, but an animal can come into a family, help slow down the pace
of life, and remind families to take a step back to enjoy the time they have together. Pets are
there for every member of a family, and will especially connect with children. Having a pet
gives children someone to always count on, a life-long playmate to stay active with, and the
best listener and secret keeper a child could ever ask for, just like Clowdy was for me.
~ Kendra Kemp—NMU Technical Writing Class EN111
Holiday food can be bad for your pet.
Tryptophan in turkey can cause intestinal
problems, and garlic and onions can cause
anemia in dogs & cats.
Keep pets from chewing on electrical cords
by spraying bitter apple on the cord to make
it unappealing.
Burning candles should be placed on high
shelves or mantels, out of your pet's way --
there's no telling where a wagging tail may
end up.
When gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet
away. Wrapping paper, string, plastic, or
cloth could cause intestinal blockages.
Be aware that holly, mistletoe, and
poinsettia plants are poisonous to dogs or
cats.
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Give the Gift of Love All Year Long
Abagail and adopted kitty cat, Huckleberry
aka Mr. Casual, are best pals. Huck
actually picked Abagail to adopt him and
she picked him too!
Gifts from UPAWS provide your loved ones with the warm
feeling of caring and sharing. UPAWS Gift of Love gifts
make perfect gifts for the pet lovers in your life.
Adopt a Pet ~ Gift Certificates
UPAWS will be offering gift certificates to adopt a pet this
holiday or anytime. You can purchase
a gift certificate today and then bring the lucky gift
recipient to the shelter at a later date so that
they can help choose their new addition to the family.
Gift Donation: Make a charitable gift donation in a family or friend’s name to UPAWS. A Holiday
card will be mailed to the gift recipient acknowledging your gift in their honor.
Sponsor a Shelter Pet - Gift Sponsorships: Give the gift of a "Shelter Pet Care or Adoption
Sponsorship" by sponsoring a shelter dog or cat or small pet. Your sponsorship can help
homeless pets in our care. We will send the gift recipient a special card with the picture of the
pet that you are sponsoring for them.
Learn more by visiting www.upaws.org or calling us at 906-475-6661.
Hi, I'm Trudy! I am a very sweet, quiet, front
declawed, unassuming kitty, who would love
nothing more than a warm lap to snuggle on
forever. I’ve been waiting over a year for a loving
home. Please visit me at UPAWS and hopefully
we’ll make a great match! ~ Kitty Kisses, Trudy
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Happy Tails—Carmel
READ MORE UPAWS HAPPY TAILS AT: WWW.UPAWS.ORG/HAPPY-TAILS
Carmel is cone-free!!
Nine months after we adopted sweet and sassy Carmel, an 8 year old orange tabby with
a chronic skin condition that required she wear a cone to keep from exacerbating it, her
wound is healed and a protective patch of thick fur covers the area.
It has been a long journey for Carmel and one she couldn’t have made without the
caring support of many along the way.
Carmel came to UPAWS in August 2012 with a left flank skin wound, later diagnosed as
Eosinophilic Granuloma Complex. UPAWS had her treated by a local veterinarian and
she improved over the next several months. In January 2013, she was adopted to a
new home. Eleven months later she was back at UPAWS with a large raw sore in the
same affected area.
Over the next 13 months,
while residing at UPAWS,
Carmel received medical care
from a coalition of
veterinarians that further
diagnosed and treated the
causes of her symptoms including
allergy testing and surgery to remove
the affected skin. Recovering from
surgery at the small, busy shelter can be
stressful for an animal, so Kaitlyn, a
former UPAWS animal care tech took
Carmel into her home to provide a
better atmosphere for healing.
In January 2015, we saw Carmel’s photo on UPAWS’ website and knew she was meant to be with
us. We immediately remembered her from a visit to the shelter back in 2013. At that time, you
couldn’t miss her! She was sporting a large cone around her pretty face to restrict her from licking
or rubbing her skin wound. But that cone could not restrict her ability to connect with people. For
all she had been through, she was extremely social, sweet and looking for love.
Carmel was still healing and wearing her pretty pink cone
when we took her home in January 2015 to meet her new
fellow feline Ripley (adopted from UPAWS in 2002). Our goal
was to get Carmel’s wound healed so she could be free of
the cone. Progress was slow with the current treatment plan.
Carmel’s vet, Dr. Kelly Mead, researched and found a better
medication to try. Within 2 months, Carmel’s condition
improved dramatically.
Today she is living like a cat who is making up for lost time.
Carmel is healthy and happy today because of the mission of
UPAWS and the care and commitment of its staff and
volunteers. And to the talented local veterinarians and people like Kaitlyn who provide foster
homes to reduce animal stress while they wait for their forever homes.
Thank you to all!
~ Tom & Kathy Leone
Pink Lady—Hope for Healing Vet Fund: Carmel was helped through the UPAWS Pink Lady—Hope for Healing
Vet Fund Program. This program is grant and donor funded. It provides for the homeless pets of UPAWS that
arrive in great medical need. Due to the large amount of homeless pets that arrive at UPAWS in need of vet care,
the fund is always in urgent need of donations. If you would like to help pets like Carmel heal, please donate to
our Pink Lady—Hope for Healing Vet Fund. To help, visit www.upaws.org/get-involved/donations/make-donation/
or phone 906-475-6661. Thank you.
Carmel’s before photo in her pink cone. Carmel wore
a cone for 13 months while UPAWS staff and
veterinarians worked on finding a cure for her chronic
skin condition.
Carmel enjoying the fresh air, taking a
leash walk with Tom.
Carmel is now cone-free, happy, healthy and living the good life.
Carmel is living like she is making up for
lost time—she certainly deserves it!
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Does your dog jump on people?
Does your pet get upset when you
leave the house without her and get
into things she shouldn’t?
Is your dog walking you instead of you
walking your dog?
Is your cat going potty outside of the
litter box?
Cat keeping you up all night crying or running around? What to do?
Did you adopt a kitty cat and she won’t come out from under the bed?
Does your current cat not like your new adopted kitty cat?
Many of us struggle with understanding
what our pet is trying to tell us. Most of the
problems you are facing have solutions, so
if you need a little guidance, some new
ideas or support, please review our UPAWS
Pet Behavior Resource Library for a multi-
tude of topics and advice (see link below).
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact
UPAWS! Our dedicated staff will do their
best to help you find the answers you need
to keep both you and your pet happy,
healthy and together. It’s always best with
pet health or behavior problems, to see your
veterinarian to rule out any health related issues.
UPAWS works hard to keep pets in stable homes through the education of both
pets and their owners, further reducing the number of homeless pets in our com-
munity and strengthening the human-animal bond.
Visit UPAWS Pet Behavior Resource Library at www.upaws.org/educationbehavior/
or telephone 906-475-6661
Looking for Pet Behavior Answers?
UPAWS Be Kind Kits
Faithful Friends
Your love and compassion
for homeless animals
can live on….
In working together, we can secure
the future of UPAWS, while also
fulfilling your own financial goals
and objectives.
Let your generosity leave a lasting
impact on the lives of UPAWS pets.
For more information on including
UPAWS in your planned giving:
Phone: (906) 475-6661
Email: [email protected]
BECOME A UPAWS GEM
In giving a monthly pledge, you are
directly impacting the lives of our
shelter pets
Contact UPAWS at 906-475-6661
or [email protected] to learn about our
givers every month program.
UPAWS Be Kind Kits are designed to allow
teachers, youth leaders and parents or guardians
an in-depth exploration of humane themes with
their classrooms, youth groups and children (ages
4 to 10 years). Each kit contains a featured book
along with lessons and activities, which focus on
good moral character, pet ownership, kindness,
and responsibility.
UPAWS has four UPAWS Be Kind Kits in which the
books can be borrowed from UPAWS to teach the
lesson plans. Lesson/activity plans are in PDF format and can be downloaded and
printed off of our website link for each Be Kind Kit book, or UPAWS can print the
lesson and activity plan for you.
To learn more visit www.upaws.org/teacher-resources/ or please email:
[email protected] or phone 906-475-6661.
Special Thank You to:
Iron Range Employees for their ‘casual Friday’
fundraiser.
Ishpeming High School National Honor
Society Students for their help.
Marquette Sr. H.S. class of 2015 for their
generous help.
Public Service Garage for donations from their
Classic Iron Car Show.
Superior Contact Employees for their casual
Friday fundraisers.
Superior Family Chiropractic & Wellness for
their fundraiser.
In Honor of:
Riley Curran From: Connie Stefan
Amanda & Stacy Fruehling’s Wedding From:
Reva Laituri
Debbie Korponen From: Michael
Delongchamp-Perez
Dr. Gina Laur From: Mark & Christine Troudt
Maximus’ First Birthday From: Ashley & Josh
Ross
Karen Nelson From: Up Health System
Behavioral Health
Anne Sheret From: Paul Marin & Betsy Little
Mr. & Mrs. Simula From: Sara Kocha
Beverly Turner’s Birthday From: Simone &
William Vajda
UPAWS 40th Birthday From: Diane & Jim
Asikainen
Lareina VanStrien From: Nancy Coulter
Harry Wiberg From: Jane Dolney
Kids Helping
Addisyn & Olivia and Erin, Marin & Erin and
Paitlyn, Ainsley & Maia for holding lemonade
stands to help us.
Sydney for donations from her birthday party.
Taylor asked for birthday gifts for our shelter
instead of personal gifts.
Vera & Miya collected money to help us.
Daisies & Brownies Troop #5001, Girl Scout
Troop #5035 for their help and donations.
Junior Girl Scout Troop #5073 for sponsoring
shelter pets!
In Memory of:
Sandee Allis From: Janet & Terry LaForest
Blayne Andresen From: Betty Gustafson
Earl Anderson From: Lani & Nancy Duquette
Matthew Attalai From: Christine Kosikmaki-
Attalai, Linda S. Bradley
Mary Bertucci From: Marlene & Robert
Johnson
Joyce Blome From: Leslie & Joseph Patrick
Pamela Mavis Borlace From: Diane & Jim
Asikainen
Louie DePetro From: Lani & Nancy Duquette
Elin Doehne From: Ashley, Jon & Jack
Herman
Kyle Dowling From: Irene Dowling, Faith
Printz
Al Dufay, Jr. From: Diane DuFay, Michael &
Martha Conley, Thomas & Penny DeRocher,
Betty Gustafson, Janice A. Hermanson,
William & Linda LaMora, Jeanie Lantto, Larry
Marta, Jenna & Michael Martin, Thomas &
Florence Olivier, Jayne Paquette, Belinda &
Daniel Pentecost, Mary Peterson, Debra
Prosen & Family, Karen Smith, Elizabeth
Souder, Sheri & Duane Suckow, Crystal & Bob
Swanson, Carol Watt, Michelle Winquist,
Jandrons Fine Jewelry
Larry & Pat Farrell From: Shawn Chambers,
Judy Farrell
Bev Fisher From: George Fisher, Karri Hamari
David Gaboury From: Barbara Gero
Christine Gardner From: Jeffrey T & Terry
Ayotte
Carol Giotto From: Bonnie Johnson
Lisa Gutowski From: Barbara Maszlewski
Monroe Harrison From: Geraldine Harrison
Melvin Hirvonen From: Kathy Blake, Marilyn
& Marvin Gauthier, Nancy Grigg, Ray & Peg
Hirvonen, Gary & Lisa Horwood, Gregg &
Nancy Kasten, Kate Kotecki, Bonnie Kureck,
Robert & Julie Mingay, Barbara Nelson, Phil
Pennell, Reynold Ritter, George & Ann
Ruuska, Jane Ryan, Brett & Linda Young, Rock
& Kathy Young
Ann Holly From: Lee, Chris & Chad Crothers,
Terry Holly
Bea Hughes From: Dorothy Arnold, Mary &
George Carnahan, Steve Delong, Mary Drews,
Judy Farrell, Amy & Thomas Froiland, Joann
Hakala & Joellyn Kainulainen, Nancy & Dennis
Henderson, Roberta Henderson, Pamela
Henriksen, Ann & Fred Joyal, Effie Jussila,
Wilho & Virginia Kilpela, Pauline & John
Kiltinen, David & Joanne Kingston, Mary
Knauss, Koehler Family, Kelly McCloughan,
Janet McKie & Sara Moyle, Gail Miller, Carolyn
Myers, Matthew Roth, Gena & John Shibley,
Gaylord Don Smith, Crystal & Bob Swanson,
Tom & Sue Tollefson, James & Kathy Vizanko,
Stephen Wissler, Interlake Steamship Co.
Jean Joffee From: Phillip & Constance Joffee
Cindy Johnson From: Peg & Tim Dewin
Shelly Johnson From: Katie Johnson
Dorothy E. (Moses) Kelly From: Marlina
Martinez, Elizabeth Monske
Beverly Keough From: Bob & Marianne
Finkbeiner, Laura & Richard Goodney, Dan &
Kathleen Keough, Gerard & Margaret
Kulbieda, James Steizel
Willard ‘Booya’ Koski From: Melvin & Jean Hill
Edna Larsen From: Sue Ann Hampton
Vern L’Huillier From: Julie Blemberg, Peggy &
Robert Bortolameolli, Melvin Hill, Bill & Donna
Laurich, Michael Laurich, James L’Huillier,
Carl Maki, Tracy Maki, Sally & Eugene
Menapace, Carol McCutcheon, Tom & Gloria
Nancarrow, Monica Nordeen, Dale Olivier,
Thomas & Florence Olivier, Gary & Deborah
St. Onge, Gerald & Sandra Pirkola, Sandy
VanWormer, Deb Veiht
Thomas Linthares From: Kathleen & William
De Genaro
Betty Jo Marra From: Friends & colleagues at
the NY State Dept. of Labor
Stephen Mattson From: Barbara & Robert
Gero
Irene Morris From: Tiffany Myers
Marie Ellen Neault From: Diane Ward
Robert Neldberg From: Debra McCormick
Geraldine Nelson From: Ken & Linda Bullock,
Pat Bureau, Gary Dahlke, Joyce Ehmke, Linda
Hirvonen & Michael Allkins, Mary Kerkela,
Joyce Nelson, Robert & Teresa Same
Judy Osterman From: Dale Schneider
Joe Pelletier From: Toni & Ed Hagan, Alan
Johnson, Donald & Millicent Robare, Janet &
Bob Tilly, Steve & Liisa Turri, Kenneth & Kurt
Young
Nancy Perry From: Day Shift Lab, UPHS
Carol Pesola From: Elizabeth Gustafson
Karol Lautner Peterson From: Lori Abendroth,
John & Judith Baldwin, Carol Brady, Tom &
Barbara Buchkoe, Mary & George Carnahan,
Glenn Caron Jr., John Case, Kristine Case &
Jerry Smith, Robin Cook, Carl Fulsher, Miriam
Hilton, Deborah & James Jacobson, Effie
Jussila, Susan Littig, Paul Olivier, Jane Ryan,
Marion & John Sonderegger, Carol Stevens,
Crystal & Bob Swanson, Patricia & Edward
Wahtera, Kathy Wenzlaff, Longyear, LLC, Mqt.
Co. Bd. of Health Members
Sharalee Ann Presti From: Richard Presti
Rosemary Prudom From : James & Sue
Drobny, Wes & Barb Hauswirth, Effie Jussila,
Debbie & Margaret Nease
Ellie Raymond From: Frank & Elizabeth Allen,
Janet Broderson, Mary & George Carnahan,
Julia Frazier, Karen Kimar-Johnson, Marilyn
Klahn, David & Susan Payant, Mark & Laura
Petrie, Claire & Kevin Poore
Mary Ripp From: Robert Rutkowski
Kathy Routhier From: Karen Lassila
Raymond Saari From: Phil & Mavis Carlson
Carrie Sailor From: Ashley, Jon & Jack
Herman
Dale Salo From: Sue Altmann
Lavonne Diane Schumacher From: Martha
Fox
Emil St. Aubin From: David Koch
Anne Sheret From: Paul Marin & Betsy Little
Elaine Vande Zande From: Brad & Rebecca
Adams, Jackie Anderson, Jon & Linda Bastian,
Kristen & KC Bjorne, Laurie Buell, Tony & Judy
Depetro, Donald & Darlene Dreisbach, Dennis
& Mary Diane Duquette, Phyllis Griffin,
Charles & Patricia Gunning, Pamela & Joseph
Hutchens, Jayne & Sean LaRock, Janice
Lindstrom, Vickie McMahon, Peter & Julie
Mikulak, John & Kay Presensky, William &
Patti Rice, Ruth Ritenour, Mary Ann & Albert
Sanderson, Mary J. Stuart & The Specker
Family, Christina Vande Zande, Jennifer
Vande Zande, John Vande Zande, Paul &
Christian Vande Zande
Lee Vanderlooven From: Nancy Morrison
Glenn White From: Margery Small
Jo Ann Williams From: Larry & Heidi Argall,
Dave & Jason Johnson, Randy Johnson,
Michael & Kathy Richards
Ovid York From: Alfred Borowski
Special Thanks, Memorials & Honorariums June 1st through September 30, 2015 6
Thankfully, our list is extensive. If we have inadvertently missed someone, or something, we apologize and please let us know.
In Memory of Pets:
Allie LaForest From: Edward & Betty Gagnon
Amos & Reggie From: Connie Joffee
Arthur Jandron From: Reva Laituri, Northern
Veterinary Staff
Bella Caers From: Peggy Ann York
Bentley & Wilbur Fosburg From: Kimble, Emmy
June & Ally
Carreras Olson From: Gail & Pete Jacobs, Joan
& Karl Mulder
Cassie Hassel From: Sandra Hassel
Chaucer From: Patricia Mayer
Cody Siemers From: Peggy Ann York
Crash Berglund From: Judy Berglund, Susan
Menhennick, Robert & Jane Sims
Darby From: Carol Famiani, Karen Sundell &
Chuck Norlin
Dustie From: Sally Schneider
Enza From: Donna Mae Lammi
Ernie Terrance From: The Holman Family
Gunner From: Jason Lafond
Hazel From: Judith Davidson
Jeekers Stone From: Mary & Doug Stone
Joey Kiskis From: Sara J. Drury
Josie Buckmaster From: John & Judith Ashby,
Reva Laituri, , Kathleen & Miller Schuck,
Crystal & Bob Swanson
Libby From: Wendy Prevost
Mac Smit From: SooHyung Smit
Matilda Bailey From: James & Lory Racela
McGee Johnson From: Bradley Johnson
Molly Bessolo From: Pam Bessolo
Molly Plankenhorn From: Paul Marin & Mary
Little, Jeannette Medlyn
Moses Hamlin From: Nancy Hamlin
Nemo Korpi From: William & Janis Book
Nicolas Swanson From: Crystal & Bob
Swanson
Pete From: Cheryl Wakkuri
Ponch From: Fred & Erica Mattson
Porky Hill From: Ron Hill
Riley Appleton From: Alan & Mary Hunter
Rylee From: Nancy Sturtecky
Sadie Mae Prevost From: Wendy Prevost
Sandy From: Terry Vanderwill
Sandy LaForest From: Steve & Shelly Bailey,
Lani & Nancy Duquette, Edward & Betty
Gagnon
Sandy Schuck From: Miller & Kathy Schuck,
Marla Buckmaster, Charles & Roberta Gross
Shadow Bonetti From: Mary White
Skyler McAllister From: Jo Foley
Snickers Gillespie From: Jo Foley
Sue Jacobs From: Billie & Ray Jacobs
Willie Wilson From: Reva Laituri
In Honor of Pets:
Miss Margaret Fosburg From: Ann Brownell
Nemo Korpi From: William & Janis Book
Orki, Sadie and Missy From: Lynn Chevrette
Scuttle From: Susan Blomgren
Sparks From: Ron Hill
Tim Bit From: Dave Dickson
Remember, Honor and Celebrate
If you are a regular reader of
our newsletter and support
UPAWS, then you have probably
noticed the listing of memorials,
honorariums and special thank
you made to our shelter. This is
more than just a lot of names;
it’s a testament to the kindness
of those who donated, and also
to the people and pets that are
remembered and honored in these lines.
Once a donation is made, that gesture of kindness continues. Because of the
generosity represented by these gifts, we have a caring staff to care for our
pets every day of the year. We are able to keep the pets warm and safe and
receive any care that they might need. Sometimes it is a visit to a vet;
sometimes it is insulin to help a diabetic cat or dog, and sometimes it is
checking in a newly arrived pet and giving comfort where it is sorely needed.
Your gift could also help our foster families care for the pets that they have
taken into their homes with food and supplies. But your gift doesn’t stop there.
Because you helped with a donation, the pet that received the care that he or
she needed will find a new home with a family and bring joy into their lives.
A Tribute Gift is a great option to honor or remember a person or pet, celebrate
an anniversary, birthday, work promotions and holidays! UPAWS will send a
notification to the person or family of the pet you are honoring, or the family of
the loved one being remembered.
Visit www.upaws.org/get-involved/donations/make-tribute-gift/ or call UPAWS
at 906-475-6661.
Did You Know?
Did you know you can get your Pet Gazette via
email? Not only will you get a full-color issue in your
e-mailbox in advance of mailed copies, but you also
help the environment and save UPAWS the cost of
printing and mailing!
Everyone wins!
To switch your method of
newsletter delivery to e-mail,
just shoot us a quick note at
[email protected] to let us know.
Thank you for helping us help the pets!
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UPAWS Holiday Booth
Westwood Mall Marquette
Now through end of the year
Pet Photos with Santa
Mares-Z-Doats Pet Supply Store MQT
December 12, 2015
UPAWS Home for the Holidays Open House
December 19, 2015
Raise the Woof Comedy Event
NMU Michigan Room
January 22,2016
Spay Day USA
February 2016
For more information, phone (906) 475-6661
or visit www.upaws.org.
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PERMIT NO. 157
MARQUETTE, MI
49855
P.O. Box 968
Marquette, MI 49855
Printed on Recycled Paper Regular Meetings and Events
Board meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month at
6 PM at the Peter White Public Library. Open to the public.
For other listings please visit www.upaws.org
or call (906) 475-6661.
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